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Caregiver Anticipatory Grief

Caregiver Anticipatory Grief. I am so glad someone finally gave a title to a feeling that I, like many other caregivers, go through. Pamela Larsen Schroeder, a fellow caregiver and a Health & Wellness Coach, wrote a great post and finally shed some light on this matter.

“It is so wonderful to see the genuine affection and regard that congregants in our small community church have for my mother… It’s been tough going to funerals with her this past year. Holding her hand as she says, “goodbye,” to a friend; knowing full well, that one day I’m going to be saying, “goodbye for now,” to her. And I’m going to be sitting in that pew without her by my side.” Read her full post…

this subject is one of great value to me. i am awaiting an evening, or an early morning, or an afternoon, time when the reality of my life will come to a close… my dear husband will pass away and it is beginning to dawn on me, that this is going to happen soon….. i know this, as the hospice team tell me so…

so i have again, reminded our dear loved one, how much he is respected, loved, cared about, apprieiciated and most of all, secure in knowing, his family are all here for him. we will be at his side, and his wishes will be carried out… he is peaceful these days and the thoughts that all is in place, helps so much…
i use each day not for grief, but for living it to the best we have together now… it becomes more rich with each passing day and evening… telling one you love them is so easy and so rewarding in one’s soul… that is about it for all there is at the end of life,, knowing that…